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Ford boosting production targets for full-size SUVs by about 25%; increasing line speed at Kentucky Truck Plant

Green Car Congress

Ford is increasing production of two popular full-size SUVs to meet increasing retail demand for both models. The company is increasing line speed at its Kentucky Truck Plant to build more Lincoln Navigator and Ford Expedition SUVs, boosting production targets approximately 25% since last fall when the SUVs hit the market.

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Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy AWD

Clean Fleet Report

Premium Three-Row Midsize SUV. Now in year two, the 2021 Hyundai Palisade continues to be one of the best three-row midsize SUVs. The EPA rates the fuel economy at 19 city/24 highway/21 combined. New for 2021 is the Palisade Calligraphy, slotting in at the top of the Hyundai SUV line-up. Story by John Faulkner.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Sequoia

Clean Fleet Report

With a new powertrain, exterior and interior design, infotainment interface and increased efficiency, the 2023 Sequoia will continue to be a popular choice for those needing a full-size SUV. This Flash Drive review will touch on the features of this very capable SUV. Power to tow. Clean Fleet Report was invited to Toyota’s U.S.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Carnival SX

Clean Fleet Report

In a world where SUVs and crossovers are the rage, the number of minivans sold each year have dropped to where they are about two percent of all light vehicles sold. The Carnival emulates the SUV look from the side. The EPA rates the fuel economy at 19 mpg city/26 highway/22 combined. Exterior Styling: SUV or Minivan?

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Flash Drive: 2023 Lucid Air Touring AWD

Clean Fleet Report

Lucid names the Air Touring interiors after California destinations of Santa Cruz, Tahoe and Mojave. Tahoe gets Black and Saddle and with Carbon Oak trim, and Mojave gets seats in Black and Graphite with Carbon Oak trim. They all get Nappa leather seats with the option of full-grain or natural grain.

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Battery cell qualification for EVs: Lucid’s cell specialist discusses the complicated process

Charged EVs

In my current role as a Technical Specialist at Lucid, I lead next-generation cell selection, qualification and key supplier partnerships for the Gravity SUV. For economy options, the cells are the biggest cost driver in the vehicle. For economy options, the cells are the biggest cost driver in the vehicle.

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Battery cell qualification for EVs: Lucid’s cell specialist discusses the complicated process – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

In my current role as a Technical Specialist at Lucid, I lead next-generation cell selection, qualification and key supplier partnerships for the Gravity SUV. For economy options, the cells are the biggest cost driver in the vehicle. For economy options, the cells are the biggest cost driver in the vehicle.